US-Israel war on Iran: Ayatollah Ali Khamenei confirmed dead by state media – latest reports

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Thousands of people have gathered in central Tehran to mourn the death of Khamenei, who had ruled Iran since 1989. Mourners, who were dressed in black and carried photos of the former leader, chanted “death to America” and “death to Israel”.

State media has reported that 40 days of public mourning and seven days of public holidays will be observed.

[Image: Mourners gather at Enqelab square in Tehran following death of Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.]

Thousands of mourners gather at Enqelab square in Tehran following death of Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Photograph: Abedin Taherkenareh/EPA

[Image: Crowds carry Iranian flags to mourn Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, whose death was confirmed by state media.]

Crowds in Enqelab Square carry Iranian flags to mourn Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, whose death was confirmed by state media. Photograph: Abedin Taherkenareh/EPA

[Image: The mourners, dressed mostly in black and some crying, chanted “death to America” and “death to Israel”.]

The mourners, dressed mostly in black and some crying, chanted “death to America” and “death to Israel” at a gathering at Enqelab Square. Photograph: Abedin Taherkenareh/EPA

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